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ML62 XWV

2012 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,926 mi
Last recorded53,926 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,011 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 49,924 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 43,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 36,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 34,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,129 miles

Central Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,626 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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ML62 XWV is a 2012 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML62 XWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML62 XWV registered?

ML62 XWV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is ML62 XWV safe to buy?

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